Should Dortmund worry? Schlotterbeck misses training | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund had to do without Nico Schlotterbeck during the public training session. The central defender was absent from BVB due to adductor problems – it remains to be seen whether he will be fit in time for the match against FC Augsburg.

During Borussia Dortmund's public training session on Tuesday morning in Brackel, the approximately 500 fans present had to do without an important player. Central defender Nico Schlotterbeck was not on the field with the team but instead completed an individual training program.

The reason for this is slight adductor problems. These are said to have originated from the recent Bundesliga match against 1. FC Köln. During the 2-1 away win, Schlotterbeck briefly went to the ground after a tackle against Köln striker Ragnar Ache and grabbed his thigh. Since then, the 26-year-old has been treated cautiously by BVB.

According to information from Ruhr24, it is primarily a precautionary measure. The Dortmund officials do not want to take any risks to ensure the defender is fully fit in time for the upcoming Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg on Saturday (3:30 PM). Currently, the national player's participation is not considered seriously at risk.

However, these problems are not entirely new for the central defender. Even before the duel with FC Bayern Munich, Schlotterbeck had to pause due to similar complaints. During this phase, he missed important matches against Atalanta Bergamo and RB Leipzig.

BVB Star Chukwuemeka to Play for Austria

In addition to Schlotterbeck, midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka was also absent from team training. The 22-year-old continues to struggle with muscular problems and also trained individually. However, BVB hopes that the new signing can soon be reintegrated into team training.

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Off the pitch, Chukwuemeka also made headlines recently. The Vienna-born professional decided to play for the Austrian national team in the future. Additionally, two other players were absent from training in Brackel: captain Emre Can, who is out long-term with a cruciate ligament tear, and young player Filippo Mané, who is currently recovering from a muscle injury.

For Borussia Dortmund, the main hope remains that the situation with Schlotterbeck will quickly improve. After all, the next important task in the Bundesliga awaits on Saturday with FC Augsburg.

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